James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings 2/2 Self-liberating understanding. Eifel 10.2015
Dec 22, 2025
Explore the art of self-liberation in meditation as the discussion dives into the transformative power of awareness and emptiness. Discover how to navigate daily life challenges while integrating practice and view. Learn about the roles of belief, judgments, and habitual patterns that shape our experiences. Get insights on psychological wounds, the nature of thoughts as waves, and the importance of being present. Unravel the connection between mundane activities and spiritual practice, emphasizing clarity and freedom in relationships.
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Use Slow Refuge To Return To Presence
- Recite refuge and bodhicitta slowly to embody breath, heart-opening and present rhythm during practice.
- Use the slow chant as a practice to return to yourself again and again rather than rush to semantic content.
Mind Is Spacious Not A Fixed Thing
- The mind has no fixed substance; look for the openness rather than hunt for a thing called "mind."
- Seeing mind directly through practice is more clarifying than studying competing philosophical views.
Stay With The Knower Not The Known
- In meditation, stay on the recollector (the knower) rather than following objects or thoughts.
- Use the mirror metaphor: remain with the clarity that allows reflections rather than chasing each reflection.
